Publicity officer of the Show committee and steward of showjumping Belle Richardson said even though we are still in a major drought situation, the Show committee are pushing foward to hold the annual event on May 19-20.

"The Show must go on," she said.

While the dry weather across most parts of New South Wales has wreaked havoc to many rural towns over the year, causing some towns to cancel their annual Shows, Mrs Richardson said now more than ever they needed to come together.

"It's been such a big drought, which means it's important now, more than ever, that we get the community together," she said.

"A few of our neighbouring towns such as Cobar and Bourke have had to call them off, and we [the committee] felt we had to just go with it."

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Depsite the conditions Mrs Richardson said there will still be plenty of sheep and cattle on display, and that numbers are up in the horse events.

This year's guest speaker at the opening ceremony is former Jockey and jockey mentor Rodney Quinn.

Mr Quinn was raised in Nyngan, joining the Nyngan Pony Club at the age of five before he started his Jockey's apprenticeship at 15 with local trainer Ray Burton.

The young farmer's challenge is back again on Sunday to showcase the breadth of technical skills and knowledge that is required when living in a farming community today.

The speed shear will also be back, this year offering the Chris Elder memorial trophy in honour of the former President who in 2007 took over the shearing competition replacing it with the speed shear.

Despite the folding of the Nakadoo Rodeo Company earlier this year due to the drought, the Nyngan Toyota Rodeo (ABCRA affiliated) is on again at 5.30pm on Sunday with plenty of prizes up for grabs.

The annual fashion parade will also be on Sunday with Kate Griffiths presenting clothing from Lazy Sunday Lifestyle in Dubbo. Clothes modelled at the parade will be available for purchase.

There will also be plenty of craftsmanship, patchwork, photography, literature, artwork and produce on display in the pavillions.

For more information visit the Nyngan Show Society on Facebook.